Uncertainty
People are panicking right now over these supposed reports about the producers at Strictly Come Dancing actually being ruthless for the first time in years and dropping certain professional dancers. I wasn't too worried about my fave at first, but now it seems uncertain as to whether he will survive the cull or not.
On the one hand, the pro lineup had gotten too big because many of them didn't want to leave on their own accord, and it's good if they're trying to reduce the number of pros on the bench (which would probably go back to 0 is not for having to take same sex partnerships into account). But on the other, quite a few of the ones who have supposedly been axed or given a lesser role are those who people thought haven't had much of a chance to shine, and because of that they haven't connected well with viewers, which is more likely to get them dropped.
Anyway, I hope this all gets cleared up soon, and it turns out my fave is safe. I started watching the latest series of Gladiators this year so I would have more people to get invested in (and am having to mentally prepare myself for when my faves get injured and have to sit out the rest of the series - good thing spoilers from filming are easily available), but that will be over in a few weeks - let's hope we know the Strictly 2026 lineup by then.